In a series that had cricket fans on the edge of their seats, Travis Head stole the spotlight as the highest run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With his bat doing all the talking, Head’s scintillating performance was a treat for anyone who loves the game.
Travis Head Emerges as the Leading Run-Scorer
Travis Head has established himself as the highest run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With an impressive tally of 448 runs across 5 matches, Head’s performance has been a cornerstone for Australia in this prestigious series. Head was a class apart and scored two brilliant centuries at Adelaide and Brisbane to help Australia win the series.
Head’s run-scoring spree included nine innings, where he averaged a remarkable 56. His strike rate of 92.56 highlighted his aggressive approach at the crease, making him a formidable force for the Indian bowlers. s.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the rising star of Indian cricket, was the second-highest run-scorer. He accumulated 391 runs in 10 innings with an average of 43.44 and a strike rate of 53.42. Jaiswal’s performance was clearly the best Indian batsmen on the tour scoring runs consistently.
Steven Smith, a veteran of the game, secured the third spot with 314 runs in 9 innings, averaging 34.89. His experience and technique were evident as he navigated challenging conditions against the Indian bowlers.
Here is the rundown of Who scored the most runs in BGT 2024?
| Rank | Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 5 | 9 | 448 | 56 | 92.56 | 52 | 4 |
| 2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 10 | 391 | 43.44 | 53.42 | 44 | 4 |
| 3 | Steven Smith | 5 | 9 | 314 | 34.89 | 54.99 | 31 | 4 |
| 4 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | 5 | 9 | 298 | 37.25 | 64.22 | 30 | 8 |
| 5 | KL Rahul | 5 | 10 | 276 | 30.67 | 50.09 | 28 | – |
| 6 | Rishabh Pant | 5 | 9 | 255 | 28.33 | 59.03 | 24 | 6 |
| 7 | Marnus Labuschagne | 5 | 9 | 232 | 25.78 | 41.5 | 20 | – |
| 8 | Alex Carey | 5 | 8 | 216 | 30.86 | 69.01 | 18 | 3 |
| 9 | Virat Kohli | 5 | 9 | 190 | 23.75 | 47.98 | 15 | 2 |
| 10 | Usman Khawaja | 5 | 10 | 184 | 20.44 | 48.81 | 21 | – |
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